# Tyler Coyle > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Tyler_Coyle > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Tyler_Coyle.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Coyle > Source revision: 1357104660 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}} {{BLP sources|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Tyler Coyle | image = | image_size = | caption = | current_team = | number = | position = [Defensive back](/source/Defensive_back)/[Safety](/source/Safety_(gridiron_football_position)) | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|11|15}} | birth_place = [Windsor, Connecticut](/source/Windsor%2C_Connecticut), U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 1 | weight_lbs = 209 | high_school = [Windsor (CT)](/source/Windsor_High_School_(Connecticut)) | college = [UConn](/source/UConn_Huskies_football) (2016–2019)
[Purdue](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers_football) (2020) | undraftedyear = 2021 | pastteams = * [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys) ({{NFL Year|2021|2022}}) * [Houston Gamblers](/source/Houston_Gamblers_(2022)) ({{USFL Year|2023}}) * [Green Bay Packers](/source/Green_Bay_Packers) ({{NFL Year|2023|2024}})* * [Cleveland Browns](/source/Cleveland_Browns) ({{NFL Year|2024}})* * [BC Lions](/source/BC_Lions) ({{CFL Year|2024}}–{{CFL Year|2026}}) | status = | cflstatus = American | highlights = | statweek = | statseason = | statlabel1 = [Total tackles](/source/Tackle_(football_move)) | statvalue1 = 8 | pfr = CoylTy00 }} '''Tyler Coyle''' (born November 15, 1998) is an American professional [football](/source/gridiron_football) [defensive back](/source/defensive_back)/[safety](/source/Safety_(gridiron_football_position)) who is currently a free agent. He went undrafted in the [2021 NFL draft](/source/2021_NFL_draft). He played [college football](/source/college_football) at [UConn](/source/UConn_Huskies_football) and [Purdue](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers_football), and previously played for the [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys) in the NFL. ==Early life== Coyle attended Windsor High School. As a junior, he had 28 receptions for 700 yards and 11 touchdowns, winning Class L-Small state championship. As a senior, he had 29 receptions for 741 yards and 12 touchdowns, advancing to Class L semifinals. He was named First-team New Haven Register All-Star, was named to the All-Hartford Courant team and the Walter Camp Football Foundation All-Connecticut. He was also a track athlete, winning six high school championships. Coyle played basketball in high school as well. ==College career== As a [redshirt](/source/Redshirt_(college_sports)) freshman, he appeared in all 12 games, with 9 starts. He led [UConn](/source/UConn_Huskies_football) with two interceptions, was second with seven passes defended and five pass breakups, and was third with 67 tackles. He also scored his first collegiate touchdown against Temple on a 34-yard interception return. As a sophomore, he played in all 12 games, making 10 starts. He led UConn and was fourth in the [American Athletic Conference](/source/American_Athletic_Conference) with 107 total tackles. He also returned 13 kickoffs at 22.1 yards per return. As a junior, he played in 11 games, leading UConn with 86 total tackles. He also forced two fumbles, had 3.5 TFL, one interception (returned 52 yards for a touchdown), nine pass breakups, and 54 solo stops. As a senior and graduate transfer at [Purdue](/source/Purdue_Boilermakers_football), he played in 3 games, with one pass defensed and 13 total tackles (10 solo). ==Professional career== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 0 1/2 | weight = 209 | dash = 4.41 | ten split = 1.57 | twenty split = 2.48 | shuttle = 4.02 | cone drill = 7.14 | vertical = 39.0 | broad ft = 11 | broad in = 1 | bench = 24 | arm span = 33 | hand span = 9 | wonderlic = | note = All values from [Pro Day](/source/Pro_Day){{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1017256&DraftYear=2021 |title=Tyler Coyle, Purdue, SS, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=January 8, 2022}} }} ===Dallas Cowboys=== At Purdue's [pro day](/source/pro_day), he ran a 4.41 40-yard dash.{{efn|Other sources have his 40-yard time as 4.36.{{Cite web|title=Role Call: Coyle Brings Speed To Safety Position|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/role-call-coyle-brings-speed-to-safety-position|access-date=December 19, 2021}}}} Nevertheless, Coyle went undrafted in the [2021 NFL draft](/source/2021_NFL_draft). He signed with the [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys) and was waived on August 31, 2021. He was re-signed to the [practice squad](/source/practice_squad) the next day. He made his [NFL](/source/National_Football_League) debut on December 2, 2021, playing 17 special-teams snaps against the [New Orleans Saints](/source/New_Orleans_Saints).{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CoylTy00/gamelog/|title=Tyler Coyle Career Game Log|website=pro-football-reference.com |access-date=22 April 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 18, 2022. On August 30, 2022, Coyle was waived by the Cowboys and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-make-28-moves-to-reach-roster-limit|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 30, 2022}}{{cite web|title=Rush, Grier & Maher Among Practice Squad Signees|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/rush-grier-maher-among-practice-squad-signees|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 31, 2022}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2023. He was waived on August 29, 2023.{{cite web|title=Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-announce-36-roster-moves-ahead-of-regular-season|author=Harris, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 29, 2023}} Coyle finished his stint with the Cowboys appearing in 3 games and making 8 tackles (5 solo, 3 assists), playing 37 snaps on defense and 56 on special teams. ===Houston Gamblers=== On December 8, 2023, Coyle signed with the [Houston Gamblers](/source/Houston_Gamblers_(2022)) of the [United States Football League](/source/United_States_Football_League_(2022)) (USFL).{{Cite web |last=Larsen |first=James |date=December 8, 2023 |title=Houston Gamblers Sign Former Cowboys Safety Tyler Coyle |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/houston-gamblers-sign-former-cowboys-safety-tyler-coyle/ |access-date=December 9, 2023 |website=Pro Football Newsroom |language=en-US}} As a result of the USFL's merger with its competitor, the [XFL](/source/XFL_(2020-2023)), to create the [UFL](/source/United_Football_League_(2024)), Coyle once again became a free agent. ===Green Bay Packers=== On January 1, 2024, Coyle was signed to the [Green Bay Packers](/source/Green_Bay_Packers)' practice squad.{{cite web |title=Packers sign WR Bo Melton to active roster |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-wr-bo-melton-to-active-roster-230101 |website=Packers.com |access-date=January 1, 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.{{cite web|title=Packers sign 14 free agents|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-14-free-agents-jan-22-2024|website=Packers.com|date=January 22, 2024}} Coyle was released by the Packers on August 14, 2024.{{cite web|title=Packers announce roster moves|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-roster-moves-aug-14-2024|website=Packers.com|date=August 14, 2024}} ===Cleveland Browns=== On August 16, 2024, Coyle signed with the [Cleveland Browns](/source/Cleveland_Browns).{{cite web|title=Browns sign S Tyler Coyle and LS Rex Sunahara|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-s-tyler-coyle-and-ls-rex-sunahara|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=August 16, 2024}} He was waived on August 26, 2024.{{cite web |title=Browns reduce roster to 74 players, return 5 to active roster |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-reduce-roster-to-78-players-return-5-to-active-roster |website=clevelandbrowns.com |access-date=27 August 2024}} ===BC Lions=== Coyle was signed as a [defensive back](/source/defensive_back) to the practice roster of the [BC Lions](/source/BC_Lions) on October 8, 2024.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/tyler-coyle-coylety01/transactions | title=Tyler Coyle | publisher=footballdb.com | accessdate=27 March 2025}} He re-signed with the team on November 29, 2024. On June 6, 2025, Coyle was placed on the Lions' 1-game injured list to start the [2025 CFL season](/source/2025_CFL_season). He rejoined the active roster on June 19, 2025. On July 4, 2025, Coyle was placed on the Lions' 6-game injured list, where he spent the remainder of the [2025 CFL season](/source/2025_CFL_season).{{Cite web |title=BC Lions Transactions |url=https://www.bclions.com/transactions/ |access-date=2025-06-08 |website=BC Lions |language=en}} On May 31, 2026, Coyle was released by Lions, during their final cuts before the start of the [2026 CFL season](/source/2026_CFL_season).{{Cite web |title=BC Lions Transactions |url=https://www.bclions.com/transactions/ |access-date=2026-05-31 |website=BC Lions |language=en}} ==Notes== {{notelist}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *[https://purduesports.com/sports/football/roster/tyler-coyle/10156 Purdue Boilermakers bio] {{DEFAULTSORT:Coyle, Tyler}} Category:1998 births Category:Living people Category:Sportspeople from Windsor, Connecticut Category:Players of American football from Hartford County, Connecticut Category:Players of Canadian football from Connecticut Category:American football safeties Category:Canadian football defensive backs Category:UConn Huskies football players Category:Purdue Boilermakers football players Category:Dallas Cowboys players Category:Houston Gamblers (2022) players Category:Green Bay Packers players Category:Cleveland Browns players Category:BC Lions players Category:Windsor High School (Connecticut) alumni --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Tyler Coyle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Coyle) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Coyle?action=history)). 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